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Dec 10, 2022kach0w rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Ring of Solomon is the prequel to the Bartimaeus Sequence and takes place approximately 3,000 years before the events of the first book. During this time, Bartimaeus is in service to one of King Solomon’s court magicians and after…
May 30, 2022JCLAnneG rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
You don't need to read the rest of the series to understand this one. Witty, action-packed, and Asmira is a strong woman of steel secondary protagonist.
Feb 16, 2021whilom72 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Another excellent series by Jonathan Stroud. Love this prequel about Bartimaeus. Lots of twists and turns along the way. Also excellent in audiobook.
Mar 10, 2019IndyPL_SteveB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Super-fun 4th book in an excellent fantasy series for older children and teens, “The Bartimeus books.” Since this one takes place thousands of years before the other three, it is also a second convenient starting point for the series. It…
Sep 08, 2016
If you have read the Amulet of Samarkand and loved Jonathan Stroud’s writing, but weren’t too keen on some of the story elements or characters, this book is that done to perfection. This is the perfect fantasy book. This is a novel with…
Oct 27, 2014coolieo_4 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
i love Bartimaeus. he is so cool and funny!!
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Jan 07, 2013cat_1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A compelling prequel to the ever-awesome 'Bartimaeus Trilogy,' I enjoyed it just as much as the other books. Although I missed the presence of Kitty and Nathaniel (*sob*), I found Bartimaeus' solo flights almost more exciting (if it's…
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Jan 21, 2011m2 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
What a fabulous romp! It is so great to see Bartimaeus unshackled from Nathaniel. And the new mortal that summons him is "lovely dark and deep". At first I thought the dissing of Solomon was worse than blasphemous -- but it ends up ok,…
Dec 15, 2010Elimcshap rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book has it all: humor, adventure, and some sadness. The story of a girl from the mythical kingdom of Sheba on a grand adventure to save her kingdom from Solomon and his magicians, it also contains another character: the genie…
Dec 08, 2010choberygu rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Bartimaeus is at it again with his cracking wit and snarky comments. The action in the book centers around the legendary Seal of Solomon or Ring of Solomon - providing backstory to the ring and Solomon's rule, as seen and relayed by…